One way you could figure out the theme is to...

Think about what the character has learned

Just read the beginning of the story

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson, and main idea is what a story is about.

Theme is what a story is about, and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

Which of the following is an example of THEME?

Life is short; make the most of it.

Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.

Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.

You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.

In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink. What is the theme?

If you are persistent, you can accomplish your goals.

Being truthful is the best thing you can do.

Sharing is caring, so share what you have.

If you do not have respect for others, they won't respect you.

One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door. What is the theme?

You need to work before you play.

You should always share with others

Respect everyone even if they are different from you.

If you are greedy, no one will want to be your friend.

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been. What is the theme?

If you are greedy, bad things can happen to you.

Honesty is always the best policy.

If he had been a real dog like DMX, he would not have had that problem from the start.

Dogs are not very smart. That's why people like cats.

Theme Pretest

Authored by Rajanesha Ize-Iyamu

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6th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theme is a one word topic.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theme is a message or a lesson.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theme is usually told to you in the story.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The theme must be inferred.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theme is about life, people, and the world we live in.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theme should be put into a sentence or "thematic statement".

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Topic or Thematic Statement?
Family

Topic

Thematic Statement

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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Theme Pretest

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Theme is a message or a lesson.

Theme is usually told to you in the story.

The theme must be inferred.

Theme is about life, people, and the world we live in.

Theme should be put into a sentence or "thematic statement".

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Topic or Thematic Statement?
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Theme should be put into a sentence or "thematic statement".

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